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Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed Marble

Marble

Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed

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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

Colour:

Cream Brown Green

From Italy's legendary Carrara quarries, this marble presents a warm cream-white base with dramatic, diagonal veins of deep violet-brown and soft grey-green, finished with a contemporary honed matte surface.

Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed is a truly premium grade marble, captivating with its warm cream-white base. Across this luminous foundation, bold, sweeping veins of deep violet-brown and soft grey-green flow in dramatic, diagonal formations. The honed matte surface, a contemporary non-reflective finish, beautifully enhances the intricate interplay of warm cream and rich violet-brown tones, imparting a sophisticated and wonderfully tactile quality. Its Extra grade intensity, combined with this modern finish, makes it an exceptional choice for discerning luxury worktops seeking both visual drama and understated elegance.

Quarried from the historic Carrara region in Tuscany, Italy, Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed carries the legacy of millennia of geological transformation. This non-foliated metamorphic rock, primarily composed of recrystallized calcite, derives its striking colours from accessory minerals present during its formation. The deep violet-brown hues, for instance, often originate from iron oxides, while the subtle grey-green tones hint at other mineral impurities, all locked into a dense, interlocking mosaic under immense heat and pressure deep within the earth.

At In2Stone, we believe Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed offers a truly distinguished statement for your home, especially for kitchen worktops, luxurious bathroom vanities, or dramatic splashbacks. While marble is a softer stone than granite or quartzite and can be sensitive to acids, its honed finish makes it a practical choice for daily living, gently diffusing light rather than reflecting it. We passionately hand-template and meticulously install each slab, ensuring precise joins and exquisite edging that highlight its unique diagonal movement. With our honest advice on proper care and sealing, this worktop will bring enduring beauty and sophistication to your space for many years.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed

What gives Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed its distinctive look?
This marble features a warm cream-white base, beautifully contrasted by bold, sweeping veins of deep violet-brown and soft grey-green. These striking veins flow in dramatic, diagonal formations across its modern honed matte surface, creating a sophisticated and tactile visual interplay.
What design styles would best suit Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed?
Its rich colours and dramatic veining make it perfect for both classic and contemporary luxury kitchens. It pairs beautifully with dark cabinetry for a dramatic contrast, or with lighter, natural wood tones to enhance its warmth. The honed finish lends itself well to minimalist or industrial-chic designs too.
How should I care for my Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed marble worktops?
Marble is a beautiful but softer natural stone (Mohs 3-5) and is sensitive to acids, which can etch its surface. We recommend regular sealing and immediate wipe-up of spills, especially acidic liquids like lemon juice or wine. Using chopping boards and trivets will help protect its surface from scratches and heat.
Where does Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed marble come from?
This exceptional marble is quarried from the renowned Carrara region in Tuscany, Italy. Formed from limestone or dolostone under immense heat and pressure, its unique veining and colours are the result of various mineral impurities recrystallizing within the calcite base over millions of years.
How does this honed marble compare to other worktop materials regarding price and maintenance?
Calacatta Viola Monet Extra Honed is a premium natural stone, reflecting its rarity and aesthetic quality. While typically a higher investment than engineered quartz, it offers unparalleled natural beauty. Its maintenance requires more diligence than granite or quartzite due to its porosity and acid sensitivity, but with proper care, it offers timeless elegance.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

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